A squishy is moving in? Then it needs an adoption certificate! With a name, birthday and signature, a paper squishy becomes a real family member, and kids love that.
✂️ What’s in the Template
The PDF has two pages: an adoption certificate to fill in with name, birthday, favorite food and signature, plus mini certificates and name tags for the little squishies. Everything fits on regular printer paper (US Letter or A4).
At a Glance
Squishy Shop & Extras
Printable sheets
2 × A4
15–30 minutes
- Printer and regular printer paper (US Letter or A4)
- Scissors
- Wide clear packing tape (or laminating sheets)
- Stuffing: cotton balls, yarn or paper scraps
- Crayons or markers for the coloring version
📄 What’s on the Pages
Spaces for name, birthday, favorite food and signature.
Small certificates for mini squishies and tags to write on.
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
💡 Tips
- The favorite food entry can be silly, like cloud cake.
- A stamp or sticker makes the certificate feel official.
- Let each kid sign with their own name.
- For a display wall, clip the certificates to a string with clothespins.
🎨 Ideas
Color the certificate border gold or yellow, just like a real award.
Decorate the corners with stars, hearts or a seal.
Give each name tag its squishy's favorite color.
🔄 Variations
Adopt several squishies and hang their certificates on a clothesline.
Give a squishy with a certificate as a birthday gift.
When selling a squishy, hand each customer a mini certificate.
Safety: Stuffing and tape are not for children under 3. Never use real food or scented oils as stuffing.
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Why families love PureSketchy:
- Completely free: Every squishy template with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
- Color and B/W: Each template comes ready in color and as a coloring version – plus minis.
- Kid-tested: Printed, cut out, taped shut and stuffed with yarn – it works.
- Regular printer paper: No cardstock, no special paper, no laminator needed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who signs the certificate?
Ideally the child adopting the squishy, with a parent as a witness if you like.
Do the name tags fit any squishy?
Yes, they're small enough for mini squishies and can be attached with tape.
Can I write in an animal type?
Sure, write something like Maya the Panda in the name field and draw a picture.
Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Adoptionsurkunde.